Fr. John Bok with a parishioner Thank you! ~ We wish to thank everyone who participated in our recent online survey. We received some 600 completed surveys and are grateful for the opinions, insights and ideas shared…
Read MoreSt Anthony and the Rings ~ When I was in high school, I had my boyfriend’s class ring on my bracelet during a basketball game. I took it off because it was hurting my finger when I clapped…
Read More“You have never failed me” ~ With a lost right leg and at 66 years of age, I keep my handicap van keys and house keys on a clip on my electric wheelchair. I got out of the van,…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday is on Valentine’s day, February 14 ~ We are pleased to offer you the 2018 pocket book, Lent with St. Anthony by Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM. It includes prayers and reflections that we hope will assist you on your…
Read MoreA Tax-Wise Way to Help the Franciscans ~ IRA owners now have the option of satisfying their required minimum distribution with an easy-to-arrange IRA gift to qualified nonprofit organizations, like the Franciscans of St. John the Baptist Province.
Read MorePatricia found a ‘miraculous friend’ in St. Anthony ~ As a convert, I had never heard of St. Anthony until middle age. However, I soon found a ‘miraculous friend’ in him. He has found many misplaced and lost things for…
Read MoreWhere do lost items go? ~ In the mail several years ago I received a gift. St Anthony in a round disc that was an animated hologram and a key chain. I hooked it on the zipper of my…
Read MoreNew Franciscan collaboration ~ Working with St. Francis Seraph Ministries, The Franciscans are spearheading a very unique partnership with local non-profit organizations. The new St. Anthony Center (SAC) will become a “hub of services” all in one place…
Read MoreThe Lord is with Thee ~ On July 19, 2017, newly ordained Fr. Colin King joined fellow Franciscans Fr. Jim Bok, Br. Chris Meyer and Fr. Saleem Amir at our Jamaican mission, where together they are focusing on…
Read MoreThe St. Anthony Shrine choir We need a Savior to be born into our world and into our hearts. ~ Guardian Br. Norbert Join Shrine Guardian Br. Norbert Bertram, OFM, and the Franciscans at…
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